The article discusses the effects of joint information technology (IT) competence and partnership on satisfaction with enterprise-level information systems (IS) implementation. It states that IS are fundamental to business. However, implementing large-scale systems is a complex and risky matter. It explores on how IT competence held by both the IS department and the user department stakeholders contributes to user satisfaction. It explains the benefits of a partner-based leadership between the IS division and stakeholders for the entity's success.